Wildlife Corridor-Cottonwood Loop (CI)

Date:					Destination:		Cottonwood-Wildlife Corridor-AZT Loop
Level:		Casual Intermediate (CI)			Area:		Oracle State Park
Approx hike distance in miles:		5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		432			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		690			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		0			Park entry fee per vehicle:		Yes, see below
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/wildlife-corridor-trail
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		32.608647 -110.732878
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty :		Easy			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This loop hike incorporates several well-maintained trails in Oracle State Park including the Cottonwood, Wildlife Corridor and the AZT. Bring water and a snack. This hike requires an entry fee ($7/car). The fee can be paid at the Kiosk drop tube where there are envelopes requesting vehicle information and a tear off tag for your car. The entry fee can also be paid at the Ranch House entrance and the Ranger will provide a tag.

Directions:

Take Merrill Ranch Parkway to Felix Road and turn right.  Take Felix Road to Hunt Hwy and turn left.  Drive 7.5 miles to AZ 79 and turn south (right).  Travel 55 miles to Oracle Junction.  Turn east (left) onto AZ 77 continuing 9 miles to Oracle.  Turn right onto West American Avenue and drive 2 miles and continue straight onto East Mt. Lemmon Hwy.  In 1 mile turn left on Wildlife Drive, the entry to Oracle State Park. The coordinates above are to the main parking lot at the Park.